Soft Skills in the Workplace
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Objective
I can identify and describe the importance of soft skills in professional settings.
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Warm-up video
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · 8:02Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Soft skills are personal traits, characteristics, and interpersonal skills that show how you present yourself and get along with other people in a professional setting.
- 2
Examples of soft skills include communication, teamwork, professionalism, and punctuality.
- 3
According to a recent survey of business leaders, the primary reasons employees get fired are poor attendance and lack of punctuality.
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Practice
6 questions
According to the video, what are soft skills?
Why are soft skills becoming increasingly important in the workplace?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe three soft skills discussed in the video and explain why each is important in a professional setting.”
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